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title: "European Debt Collection Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d4f4c7a-a051-4c9b-bcc0-341566f49244"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-03-13"
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# European Debt Collection Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d4f4c7a-a051-4c9b-bcc0-341566f49244

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "European Debt Collection Services" contract, initiated by Ashford Borough Council, is complete and falls under the financial and insurance services category. The procurement was conducted via a direct method as a single tender action, with a contract value of £120,000. The award was published on 13 March 2019, with the tender period concluding on 1 May 2009 and the contract running from 1 June 2009 to 30 June 2019. The services were required to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Ashford.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with experience in debt collection across Europe. Companies related to this industry can benefit from such contracts, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their portfolio in public service contracts. Competitors should have a strong capability in managing financial recoveries and compliance with relevant regulations to effectively compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

European debt collection service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b69e85-9711-417a-8313-8509fdae183e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2009 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2009 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2009 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EURO PARKING COLLECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b69e85-9711-417a-8313-8509fdae183e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b69e85-9711-417a-8313-8509fdae183e
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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